Operating Instructions - Skil TH1200C-00 Owner's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them . Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as
seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc., can
cause a short circuit.
WARNING
could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
injury.
WARNING
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use .
WARNING
injury.
WARNING
in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possibly serious injuries.
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts, such as
screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this
product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced.
Application
You may use this product for basic limbing, pruning, and woodcutting of lumber and trees.
Filling Oil Tank with Bar and
Chain Lubricant
WARNING
serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack from the machine before filling
the tank with oil .
WARNING
oil or the chain saw . Oil may spill and cause
a fire.
The chain saw is not filled with oil
NOTICE
at the time of purchase. It is
essential to fill the tank with oil before use.
Operating the chain saw without chain oil or
when the oil level is below the minimum mark will result in damage to the chain saw. Chain life
and cutting capacity depend on optimum lubrication. The chain is automatically lubricated with
chain oil during operation.
1. Remove the battery pack from the chain saw.
2. Clean the oil tank cap and the area around it to ensure that no dirt falls into the oil tank.
3. Position the chain saw on its side on a firm, flat surface, so that the tank cap is facing
upwards. Rotate the oil tank cap COUNTERCLOCKWISE to remove it (Fig. 2).
To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to
a short circuit, never immerse your machine, battery pack, or charger
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until
the parts are replaced . Use of this product with damaged or missing parts
Do not attempt to modify this machine or create accessories not
recommended for use with this machine . Any such alteration or
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal
injury, always remove the battery pack from the machine when
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless .
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with
ANSI Z87 .1, along with hearing protection . Failure to do so could result
To prevent accidental
starting that could cause
Do not smoke or bring
any fire or flame near the
Fig . 2
Oil Tank
Cap
Oil-inspection Window
Lanyard
Eyelet
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